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Michael Mashburn

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Michael joined the Daily Voice team in April 2022 covering news throughout New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. He previously worked as a reporter for ABC Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle. Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in journalism in May 2014. 

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Thieves Nab $136K Worth Of Jewelry From Long Island Mall Thieves Nab $136K Worth Of Jewelry From Long Island Mall
Thieves Nab $136K Worth Of Jewelry From Long Island Mall Police are asking for help after a group of thieves made off with over $136,000 worth of jewelry from a Long Island shopping mall. The theft occurred at around 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in East Garden City, at the Ethan Jordan Jewelers in Roosevelt Field Mall, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said five suspects walked into the store and two females began selecting various items from the store displays. The group then distracted an employee while the two females concealed $136,630 worth of merchandise and left without paying. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nas…

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Lifestyle
This East Meadow Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers On Long Island, Voters Say This East Meadow Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers On Long Island, Voters Say
This East Meadow Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers On Long Island, Voters Say Those looking for a high-caliber hamburger need look no further than this Long Island eatery, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island.  Burger City, located in East Meadow at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike, was voted as having the best burger on Long Island for 2023, the website announced. Opened in 2015, Burger City serves up “the freshest and most flavorful burgers and fries you’ve ever tasted,” owners Johnny Giaco and Jimmy Roggio said on the restaurant’s Yelp page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burger City (@burgercity) Diners…

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Gunman Who Killed 16-Year-Old Brother In Capital Region Sentenced To Prison Gunman Who Killed 16-Year-Old Brother In Capital Region Sentenced To Prison
Gunman Who Killed 16-Year-Old Brother In Capital Region Sentenced To Prison A man from the region who shot his 16-year-old brother to death will spend decades in prison. Jatae Gourrier-Lewis, age 22, of Troy, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars in Rensselaer County Court on Tuesday, March 21. It followed his guilty plea to first-degree manslaughter in the death of his brother, Jaylin Gourrier-Lewis. According to prosecutors, he admitted to shooting the teen in the head during an argument over guns in Troy on Feb. 9, 2022. “Jatae Gourrier-Lewis has been held accountable in the death of his 16 year old brother,” Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnel…

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Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 17-Year-Old West Babylon Boy Killed In Southern State Crash Support is rising for the family of a 17-year-old boy killed in a single-car crash on Long Island. Osmar Vasquez, of West Babylon, died early Saturday, March 18, from injuries suffered in the crash, which happened on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Babylon, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Troopers said it was around 1:30 a.m. when a 2009 Nissan Altima driven by a 16-year-old went off the roadway between exits 36 and 37. The vehicle struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, kil…

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Friend Charged With Murder In Stabbing Of Long Island Man, Slashing Of Victim’s Wife Friend Charged With Murder In Stabbing Of Long Island Man, Slashing Of Victim’s Wife
Friend Charged With Murder In Stabbing Of Long Island Man, Slashing Of Victim’s Wife A man accused of stabbing his friend to death and then slashing the victim’s wife when she tried intervening outside their Long Island home has been formally charged with murder. Candelario Cordova, age 53, of Huntington Station, was arraigned on second-degree murder and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 22, in the killing of 58-year-old Roque Cisneros. Related Report: 'Taken From Us Too Soon': Support Rises For Family Of Slain Father Of 4 From Huntington Station Emergency crews in Huntington Station were called Thursday, Feb. 16, with reports of an altercation out…

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Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Capital Region, Police Say Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Capital Region, Police Say
Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Capital Region, Police Say A therapist in the region is facing charges for allegedly practicing without a license. Columbia County resident William Culley, age 57, of Chatham, was arrested Saturday, March 18, according to State Police. After being tipped off, investigators determined that Culley was practicing as a psychotherapist without a license, police said. He specializes in treating those recovering from a traumatic brain injury, as well as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral issues, according to his profile on Psychology Today. Culley is facing one count of unauthorized prac…

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MS-13 Member Sentenced For Luring, Killing Of 18-Year-Old At Long Island Park MS-13 Member Sentenced For Luring, Killing Of 18-Year-Old At Long Island Park
MS-13 Member Sentenced For Luring, Killing Of 18-Year-Old At Long Island Park An MS-13 gang member will spend decades in prison for his role in luring an 18-year-old man to his death at a Long Island park. Marvin Moralez, age 21, was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Friday, March 17. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree murder in the killing of Daniel Garcia-Carbajal in Freeport. Earlier Report: Lured To His Death: Alleged MS-13 Member Admits Role In Killing Of 18-Year-Old At Freeport Park Moralez was among several men who lured Garcia-Carbajal to Freeport’s Cow Meadow Park on March 1, 2021 by inviting him to hang out wi…

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Lifestyle
'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region Restaurant Creating Quite A Buzz 'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region Restaurant Creating Quite A Buzz
'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region Restaurant Creating Quite A Buzz Dinner and cocktails with a side of politics: Welcome to The War Room Tavern. The new restaurant, located in Albany at 42 Eagle Street, held its grand opening in December 2022, serving up steak and sushi to diners on either end of the political spectrum and everywhere in between. An accompanying cigar lounge is located right next door. Located in an 1890s-era brownstone in the shadow of the state Capitol, The War Room embraces “the culture, cuisine, and political history of New York in a chic and upscale restaurant,” reads its website. View this post on Instagram …

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NY Woman Wires $49K To Scammer Posing As Microsoft Employee NY Woman Wires $49K To Scammer Posing As Microsoft Employee
NY Woman Wires $49K To Scammer Posing As Microsoft Employee A New York woman was scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars over the phone. The 85-year-old Long Island resident, of North Hills, was using her computer when she received a prompt to call a phone number, according to Nassau County Police. A man on the other end claimed to be a Microsoft employee and instructed her to go to her bank and transfer $49,000 to another bank account, which she did.  Once the transfer was complete, the man then instructed the victim to send him a copy of her driver’s license and the bank receipt for the transfer, police said. Nassau County Police said …

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Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced
Deli Shooting: ‘Ruthless’ Killer Who Gunned Down Owner, Customers At LI Business Sentenced A gunman who opened fire on several people inside a Long Island deli, killing its owner and another customer, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Dionicio Calderon, age 65, of Copiague, was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, March 16. It followed his jury conviction for murder and other charges stemming from a shooting inside the La Vaquita deli in Copiague, on Great Neck Road, in December 2020. Prosecutors said Calderon walked into the deli shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2020. After drinking for a while, and without warning, he pulled out…

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